| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.9 in | 15.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 183.9 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 74.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.9 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 4050 lb. | 444 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.3 in | 5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 27.9 | 55.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 73.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |